Los Angeles is getting more bike friendly than ever before. Cyclists are being given a three foot buffer zone legally or drivers could face penalties if seen breaking the law. Over the last few years road rage incidents, and bike to car accidents have risen, despite the 200 miles of new bike lanes painted in. Road rage is no foreign concept to any angelino, as many police reports, sometimes upwards in the thousands, involve some element of road rage, reckless driving, and overall carelessness behind the wheel. The new law involves a $120 fine for crossing that buffer zone and endangering cyclists. In 2012 more than 150 cyclists lost there lives in auto related accidents, prompting further action state wide. Localized action took place beginning with the “every lane is a bike lane” slogan. The new law is already in effect and will enforced strictly. Automobile Commuters and cyclists must learn even more to share the road as bicycles are considered vehicles with the same rights, rules, and regulations as a normal...
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Los Angeles has been hit with a heatwave this week, with blistering temperatures over 95 degrees to the 100s on a consistent basis. Over 4000 homes have been left without power, with temperatures spiking into triple digits. California’s mountain ranges have also been issued a red flag warning for forest fires, while a heat advisory for the city is under way. If you’re one those who has lost power, make sure you are taking precautionary measures to keep you and your loved ones safe during the heatwave. Heatstroke can easily cause confusion and make people disoriented, incapable of good judgment. In every case prevention is the best step to take. 1. Eliminate excess heat sources. This means the oven, desktop computers, laptops, heavy machinery, etc. Anything giving off heat can contribute to rising temperatures inside ones home. Keep the lights off in rooms you’re not using, and make sure you’re using only whats necessary. After all, the excess consumption of power thru air conditioning units is what caused the power outages to begin with. 2. Drink More Water than normal. The recommended serving is eight 8oz glasses a day, but if caught in a heatwave you’re going to be stepping that up. Add electrolyte supplements or consume drinks that contain electrolytes that have been lost due to excess sweating. Do not consume alcohol, excess coffee, or energy drinks (despite them claiming to be full of electrolytes) as these act as diuretics and promote dehydration. Remember, if you’re thirsty, you’re actually already dehydrated. 3. Recognize heat related illness such as heat rash, heat stroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion. These can be serious medical emergencies if left untreated. 4. Take advantage of Water to keep cool. If you afford it, take cool showers, run through the sprinkler, wet your hair, your forehead, wrists, and neck. These points on the body can keep the rest of your body cool if kept cool. Your body has cooling spots all over which you can apply cold compresses, ice packs, and wet cloths to. 5. Prepare your home. Keep the windows shaded as to not let sunshine heat up the room. Use Box fans to circulate air and push hot air out of your...
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6 parks across Los Angeles are now equipped with free wifi. People can now connect with tablets, smart phones, and tablets in Cabrillo Beach, Echo Park Lake, Griffith Observatory, Pershing Square, Reseda Park and Venice Beach. This huge step in city communications was made this summer. Globally, internet access is being regarded as more than a commodity but as a necessity. Playing a vital role in social change, worldwide announcements, and social networking, access to wireless internet is gaining more traction as a part of our everyday life. Cities like Santa Fe already have city wide wifi, distributed in timed increments. The wifi’s intention is to draw more families, friends, and patrons to the park. The internet development was funded by Toyota, with LA’s Department of Recreation and Parks & American Park Network. The network named, “Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi” has been in the testing stages since earlier this summer and is finally up and running. Announcements have been made to launch further wifi expansions in other parts of LA. ...
Read MoreFREE MUSIC FESTIVAL ECHO PARK RISING Don’t miss out on Echo Park’s amazing music festival “Echo Park Rising!” The Event is free and open to the public, just provide an RSVP on their site! Pack the sun block, bike on over to echo park and leave the pooch at home this is going to be a fun event. Lineup includes artists such as: Allah Las, Peanut Butter Wolf, Poolside, De Lux and many more Lineup Schedule are listed below FRIDAY SCHEDULE SATURDAY LINEUP SCHEDULE SUNDAY LINEUP SCHEDULE READ MORE: ECHO PARK...
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KUSH Sake Bar has arrived in Silverlandia– A new sake sampler and yakitori bar in the former Cortez Restaurant space near Sunset Blvd and Allison ave. Ji Taek Lim who is the owner of Silverlake Ramen is connected with Kush Sake Bar. We have no details about the menu we only know sake and yakitori are now being served. Will the folks of Silverlandia develop a taste for sake? What is yakitory you ask? a Japanese type of skewered meat. Yakitori is made with several bite-sized pieces of chicken meat, or chicken offal, mounted on a bamboo skewer and grilled, usually over Binchōtan charcoal....
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You say to yourself, I want my drink to smoke; I want a samurai sword while I’m eating my meal, and I want some other crazy things to look at. Welcome to Barton G in Hollywood. Enjoy a night out with some friends and some great conversation while drinking Sabrinatini. This is no ordinary martini first off; this comes complete with a nitro champagne swizzle stick. Hanging off to the side of your drink is a chocolate monkey! This is every grownups dream right here if you have a heart of a little kid. Combining some 1980’s do it yourself science experiment, booze, and did I mention the chocolate monkey? This is a cool kids drink by far. CAUTION: DO NOT PUT THE SWIZZLE STICK IN YOUR MOUTH. Now on to some good eats served with a unique twist. This place is great. When you order a meal with a samurai sword; do you get to play with it? This cutting edge samurai tuna feast comes complete with a great meal and a samurai sword. That’s not the only zany meal here. When you order the mouse trap mac and cheese you get an over flowing portion the best mac and cheese served on a plate that looks like….you guessed it, a mouse trap. With a combination with some wacky drinks and meals throw in some radical décor, Barton G is the place to be to leave your troubles at the door and have an epic night out. ...
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